Project Fundamentals


If you’re looking to move into project support, administration, operations, sustainability coordination, community projects or other entry-level business roles or if you’re already working and want to build practical project skills and have a better understanding of how sustainability can shape everyday decisions at work this 4 week course is perfect for you.

This course offers a well-rounded route into business, combining practical project delivery skills with a strong focus on sustainability and career progression. You’ll develop a solid understanding of project management fundamentals, gain awareness of environmental and sustainability priorities and build the skills and confidence needed to progress into employment, further study or career development.

Course content includes:

  • Project Fundamentals build essential, hands-on delivery skills, equipping learners with the practical knowledge needed in today’s workplace.
  • Stakeholder communication, roles and responsibilities, risk awareness and progress tracking.
  • How sustainability and the green environment influence business planning, procurement, resource use and project decisions.
  • Employability, confidence, skills reflection, career planning, CV/application support and progression preparation.

On completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Use basic project tools to plan and monitor a small work-based project
  • Explain why sustainability matters in modern business and public-sector delivery
  • Build a progression plan towards work, further study, a business apprenticeship, project support roles or green/sustainability roles
  • Evidence transferable skills including communication, organisation, teamwork and problem solving

Assessment
Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, which can be completed either in paper-based or digital format, depending on your needs and preferences.

Our sessions are delivered in college, providing a structured and supportive learning environment. You’ll also use Microsoft Teams as a digital platform for meetings, check-ins and completing work, helping you develop effective communication and collaboration skills in a professional setting. You’ll need access to a computer or laptop with wifi to access course materials and complete assessments. Any additional resources will be provided by the tutor.
 

Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

Our specialist teams can help with:

  • Learning difficulties
  • Physical and sensory disabilities
  • Dyslexia, dyspraxia, neurodiversity or other specific learning difficulties
  • Mental health and well being
  • Exam access arrangements
  • Money, finance and bursary advice
  • Careers advice, job and university applications

See here for more information, pop into one of our enrolment events, call us on 0191 490 4627.

Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.

If you don’t qualify for funding help and have to pay for course, you could pay a 25% deposit and four consecutive monthly standing order payments for the balance. The course fee must be over £100 to qualify.

For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information.

You can contact them on 0191 490 0300, [email protected] or via Live Chat.

For more information, come along to an enrolment event, call 0191 490 4627 or email [email protected]

Those aged under 18 years old are not eligible to study this course as it is a part time programme.

There are no formal entry requirements. They are designed to be accessible to adults interested in developing green skills, sustainability knowledge and project delivery capabilities.

October

  • Start date: 7th October 2026, every Wednesday for 4 weeks

February

  • Start date: 10th February 2027, every Wednesday for 4 weeks
You can progress onto other Green Skills programmes within the curriculum. Those currently in employment may be able to progress into sustainability-focused roles or responsibilities within their organisation.You may also consider progression onto our Corporate
Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner (CRSP) apprenticeship or further study in sustainability, environmental management and project management.
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